Tampa Preparatory School is the premier private school in the Tampa Bay area for students in grades 6 – 12. Our focus on what’s best for students means we pay attention to adolescent development. We incorporate the latest research and data on teenage brain function, retention and development into our programs. Our rich academic tradition, along with a commitment to arts, athletics and a focus on producing well-rounded citizens, has made Tampa Prep one of the best schools in Tampa for 40 years. Our educational philosophy instills values of fairness, decency, honor, diligence and academic curiosity. The School stresses the development of self-confidence, a sense of worth and the importance of having fun in the pursuit of one’s goals.

Position Summary:

The Content Creator reports to the Director of Strategic Marketing (DSM) and supports the efforts of the Development and Admissions Offices to advance the mission of Tampa Preparatory School. The person in this position will have a primary focus of capturing daily happenings at the School and promoting them to the internal and external community through digital campaigns, social media, the website and written, photographic and video storytelling.

Major Responsibilities:

Digital Communications: Responsible for writing and distributing content for digital communications including weekly parent newsletter, single-subject emails (e.g. Letters from Head of School or emergency notifications) and lead-nurturing campaigns from the Admissions Office. The Content Creator also oversees use of the Sangha app for parents.

Social Media: Responsible for identifying, creating and publishing engaging content across all platforms (FB, IG, Twitter, Pinterest) as well as monitoring the School’s online presence on all existing accounts (even the ones this office does not manage). Analyze metrics related to campaign effectiveness, engagement and general trends. Interact with families, publicly respond to comments or questions. Plan and implement a social media strategy that supports School Admissions, Marketing and Development goals, including social ad buys.

Graphic Design: Design advertisements (print and digital) as well as collateral materials (brochures, guidebooks, mail appeals, programs, tshirts, end-of-year award certificates, etc.) for Admissions, Development, College Guidance and other offices as needed. Order all school signage, business cards and stationery.

Photography/Video: Act as the school photographer, archivist and historian by photographing and cataloging all major school, classroom and off-campus events and activities. Book professional photographers/videographers as needed for special events and school functions (development events, open houses, school productions, etc.).

A bachelor’s degree in marketing, journalism, graphic design, communications or other related field with a minimum of three year’s work experience in those areas.

Strong analytical, organizational and oral and written communication skills are a must. Ability to write professional, concise and organized copy is essential. *Applicants are asked to submit three writing samples (published material) with their résumé.

Candidates must have graphic design experience. Advanced proficiency in the Adobe Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) is required. *Applicants are asked to submit three examples of design work with their résumé.

Tampa Prep is an inclusive and open-minded environment that does not discriminate according to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or matters of individual choice. Tampa Prep does not engage in personnel practices prohibited by Federal law. This policy extends to all activities and aspects of the school and specifically to the practices of faculty and staff hiring and management, in student admissions, student evaluation, discipline and student life.

About Tampa Preparatory School

Tampa Preparatory School is the premier private school in the Tampa Bay area for students in grades 6 – 12. Tampa Prep’s focus on what’s best for students means we pay attention to adolescent development. We incorporate the latest research and data on teenage brain function, retention and development into our programs. Our rich academic tradition, along with a commitment to arts, athletics and a focus on producing well-rounded citizens, has made Tampa Prep one of the best schools in Tampa for 40 years. Our educational philosophy instills values of fairness, decency, honor, diligence and academic curiosity. The School stresses the development of self-confidence, a sense of worth and the importance of having fun in the pursuit of one’s goals.
Tampa Prep is an inclusive and open-minded environment that does not discriminate according to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or matters of individual choice. Tampa Prep does not engage in personnel practices prohibited by Federal law. This policy extends to all activities and aspects of the school and specifically to the practices of faculty and staff hiring and management, in student admissions, student evaluation, discipline and student life.